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02-24-2011, 03:36 PM | #21 |
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Re: Fleathead Engine Stands
What were the adjusters at the base used for? for leveling perhaps?
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02-24-2011, 04:50 PM | #22 |
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02-24-2011, 05:35 PM | #23 |
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Re: Fleathead Engine Stands
One of the nicest engine stands that I saw posted here and possibly on the HAMB, was built by Mike Bishop in CA. It had adapters that mounted to the front and back of the block and the block could be rotated 360* while doing relieving, porting or other work. I believe he also had adapters that bolted to both side of the block at the exhaust ports. The block could also be rotated 360* in that position. It had a motor cycle seat to sit on while working on the block. It was very well made. Wish I had saved some of his posted pictures. I tried to contact him about this but he did not answer my PM or Email messages.
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02-24-2011, 09:34 PM | #24 |
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Re: Fleathead Engine Stands
OK, so up 'til very recently I had never heard of a KR Wilson stand, much less seen one. Today I go to my neighbours house, and what do I see among the racing Flatties and the old Offenhauser engine collection, is a beautiful K R Wilson on the original base. He showed me all the adapters for it, it does inlines as well as flats. Pretty damn cool piece of equipment!
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02-25-2011, 08:29 AM | #25 |
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Re: Fleathead Engine Stands
Have a look at krwilsontools.com I am sure this will help. Tim
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02-25-2011, 09:24 AM | #26 |
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I clicked on the Sale/Trade link and noticed they have one of the engine stands for sale...$1200....probably cost that much extra in freight charges!
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02-25-2011, 11:30 AM | #27 |
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Re: Fleathead Engine Stands
A example of the Clayborne stand on the flee-pay.
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02-25-2011, 11:42 AM | #28 |
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Re: Fleathead Engine Stands
I use a Clayborne, brought back to life after lots of brazing, welding, and seemingly random tabs were added by a previous owner.
It is an extermely good stand that allows the engine to be rotated axially for access to anything. There is a wartime Ford manual of setting up a high-volume assembly line flathead rebuilding shop that shows endless rows of flatheads moving through the various departments on Claybornes, with boring and valve grinding done on the carts as well as assembly. End adaptors allow full access for clutch and cam work, and nothing is obstructed. |
02-25-2011, 01:47 PM | #29 |
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The Clayborne was a pretty good idea. It gives support on both ends plus it still allows you to install or remove the camshaft. Hell you can even change the cam bearings. With an oil tray underneath you can catch all the oil slober both coming apart or going together. You can just hoist the motor right up out of it too since it just cradles it to the fittings on each end. They roll OK but they lock two wheels instead of just one like most modern stands. They stay put a little better than the three wheel modern types that usually only lock one wheel.
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02-25-2011, 04:23 PM | #30 |
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Re: Fleathead Engine Stands
Here is a picture of my KR Wilson engine stand. I also have the V8-60 adapter for it. The second picture is of a Model A Engine adapter for a modern engine stand. I have a lot of extra pipe and flat plate metal, so if someone would like me to make them one I could.
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02-26-2011, 04:58 PM | #31 |
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Re: Fleathead Engine Stands
What a cool enginestand. That KR Wilson website is neat.
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02-27-2011, 02:55 PM | #32 |
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Re: Fleathead Engine Stands
You can get an adapter from Jim Gordon @ Specialty Ford (626)2882290
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02-27-2011, 03:10 PM | #33 |
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Just trying to be helpful, not trying to advertise for anyone. I paid list price for mine.
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03-03-2011, 11:37 AM | #34 |
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This mount that works with a generic engine stand has always worked well for me.
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03-03-2011, 02:32 PM | #35 |
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Re: Fleathead Engine Stands
How about a Manzel. They were similar to KRW, but were made of Aluminum to cut down on shipping costs. I found this one on the local Craigslist last year.
We have been using this one that my dad made for years. It supports the engine from both sides. We always worried about hanging an engine from one side...even though I know it has been done forever. Neal |
03-07-2011, 02:29 PM | #36 |
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Re: Fleathead Engine Stands
Actually, according to the list of suggested shop tools in a war time Canadian Ford publication, the stand shown in the original picture is probably made by Wasco. The tool number X-6000 is listed as a Wasco engine stand, and matches the picture in the book.
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03-13-2011, 08:48 PM | #37 |
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I need that 4 speed AA trany in the picture [email protected]
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03-22-2011, 08:03 AM | #38 |
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Re: Fleathead Engine Stands
This isn't flathead specific... but I picked this up the other night...
its a "Ford Rotunda" with gear driven rotation.... my dad and a friend used it in the 70's to build engines on... did the boring and whatnot right on the stand... I figure it will fit a flathead nicely.....though not as classy looking as the others..
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03-22-2011, 08:08 AM | #39 |
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I will also ship these unwelded with longer tubes if that suits you better, same price. 3/8" plate, 12.5 punds for shipping wieght. Not trying to spam, just cleaning shop and these might be handy for someone new to flatheads. I will donate a portion of each sale to Ryan for the cost of running the board. |
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